What are the various terms that can be used interchangeably to describe people with special needs?

Complete the assignments separately

2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 are due 03/10/2022
Assignments 2.4 is due 03/13/22
finally, 3.1 is due 03/17/22

2.1 Assignment 2.1 (Initial Post: Due by midnight Thursday CT. Responses: Due by midnight Saturday CT) (16 points)
Research, discuss, and provide examples of the following in 4-6 paragraphs:
What are the various terms that can be used interchangeably to describe people with special needs?
What term do you prefer to use to describe people with special needs, and why?
What changes have been made in the DSM V concerning autism from previous editions?
Why were the changes made?
What is ambiguous loss, and what are some examples?
Discussion Board Requirements:
The initial posting is due Thursday. Responses are due Saturday.
The initial post must be 4-6 paragraphs.
All information gathered from sources must be cited in APA format.

2.2Assignment 2.2 (Initial Post: Due by midnight Thursday CT. Responses: Due by midnight Saturday CT) (16 points)
In 4-6 paragraphs, discuss the following:
What are the subsystems of families with special needs, and how are each of these subsystems affected?
Discussion Board Requirements:
The initial posting is due Thursday. Responses are due Saturday.
The initial post must be 4-6 paragraphs.
All information gathered from sources must be cited in APA format.

2.3Assignment 2.3 (Initial Post: Due by midnight Thursday CT. Responses: Due by midnight Saturday CT) (16 points)
In 4-6 paragraphs, discuss the following:
What different challenges do LBGQ parents and families experience?
As a leader in a human service agency that serves LBGQ individuals and their families, how can you assure that LGBQ people are being treated with respect?
Discussion Board Requirements:
The initial posting is due Thursday. Responses are due Saturday.
The initial post must be 4-6 paragraphs.
All information gathered from sources must be cited in APA format.

2.4Assignment 2.4 (Due by midnight Sunday CT) (40 points)
As a leader in a human service organization, you have been tasked to develop a support group for parents of special needs children. In an essay, describe how you would develop this group. Incorporate the answers to the questions below:
How would you organize this group?
How often would you meet?
What special concerns would you need to overcome? (Example: childcare for the parents)
What issues would you cover?
What group rules would you ask all who attend to follow?
In addition to the questions above, what other concerns might need to be addressed?
Assignment Requirements:
2-3 pages.
The essay does not need to be in APA format; however, all information gathered from sources must be cited in APA format.

3.1 (Initial Post: Due by midnight Thursday CT. Responses: Due by midnight Saturday CT) (16 points)
In 4-6 paragraphs, discuss the following:
How has your family or a family you have observed been affected by caring for elderly members?
What kind of stress did this cause?
How do demographic trends affect aging and the family?
Discussion Board Requirements:
The initial posting is due Thursday. Responses are due Saturday.
The initial post must be 4-6 paragraphs.
All information gathered from sources must be cited in APA format.

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